“Many Californians remain without power and are running low on food, fuel, and other supplies as severe storms continue to impact our communities. Last week, I requested that Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis immediately request a Major Disaster Declaration from the President and appreciate that Governor Newsom has returned to California and done so. I urge President Biden to approve this request without delay to facilitate overdue federal aid to residents in need.” – Congressman Kevin Kiley

Background: Congressman Kiley and members of the California Delegation successfully requested that Governor Newsom declare a state of emergency to facilitate state aid on March 1^st. Congressman Kiley later requested that Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis request a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden to facilitate federal aid on March 3^rd, and also worked with members of the California Delegation to request that President Biden grant a Major Disaster Declaration request from California as soon as it is received.